This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:6
A few guys from FBC Cove left yesterday as a part of a short term mission team going to a pretty remote area of Costa Rica (please remember them in prayer). The mission team will serve a group of people who—even though their life experience is very different from ours—could become part of the body of Christ, sharing with us in His promise.
When Paul wrote this letter to the Ephesian church, I can’t imagine that he envisioned the scope of his statement: that through the gospel, you and I would join with the Ephesian believers as God’s heirs, part of the body of Christ, recipients of Jesus’ extraordinary work of grace.
And this invitation is open to all!—including the folks God has placed in our lives.
Lord, I know You have made me a missionary to the people around me who don’t believe in You. Help me to serve You well.
Sharing in Christ,
Jim
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Thank You Jim,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reminder that we do not have to travel the world to be missionaries.We are Christ's missionaries wherever we are.Whether abroad or across the street.
Holy Father, You are amazing and awesome.All Glory to Your name.I pray that we realize the magnitude of Your sacrifice for our sake.That there is a mission field all around us.Everywhere and everyday.Give us the wisdom to recognize our opportunities and the courage to share Christ's sacrifice with the people You place in our lives.